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牽引力

简牵引力 · 繁牽引力

Mandarin · pinyin qiān yǐn lì

motive force
traction

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牽: Look up this written character
引: yǐn · to pull, draw out, attract; to stretch
力: lì · power, capability, influence; Kangxi radical 19
牵: qiān · drag, pull, lead by hand

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1–3–4 · qian1 yin3 li4

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hin1 jan5 lik6

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